Nov 13, 2025
Issue 215 | November 2025
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Executive Committee update >>
Evan Potter discusses velvet rumours and misinformation
Velvet Export Licensing – Status Update >>
Damon Paling, DINZ Trade Strategy Manager discusses latest update on where export licensing stands and what’s ahead.
Farming's Full House: the benefits of diversifying with sheep, beef, and deer – Part 2 >>
In last month’s DFA Stagline we reported on the second mixed species field day, held at the Burden family’s farm, Longbrook, in the Hawkes Bay.
New Parasite Management Calendar – Now with Deer-Specific Advice! >>
Deer Industry NZ, in partnership with Beef + Lamb NZ, has developed a new Parasite Management Wall Calendar for 2026.
Beyond the farm gate – Waikato Branch Field Day >>
Last month ten eager members of the Waikato DFA branch took the opportunity to tour the operation whilst it was in full swing.
Noticeboard >>
- 2026 Elections and Appointments
- DINZ Board Observer applications open for 2026
- Obituary (Lochie Longman-Roberts)
- Work Placement
- You’re Welcome!
- Velvet Competitions
- Stag Sale Calendar
- IFP – Final Hurrah
- International Deer Biology Congress
- North Island Velvet Competition - Te Awamutu, 29 Nov
- 2025 National Velvet Competition and Awards Night - Invercargill,11 Dec
- Freshwater Farm Planning workshop - various locations from 21 Jan - 25 Feb
